Job summary
Full time (37.50 hours per week) and Part Time (22.50 hours per week) available
We are excited to be able to advertise for Band 5 Mental Health Nurses to join the team on Ramsey unit, Dane Garth
As a staff nurse you will work alongside the multi-disciplinary team to provide a high standard of care to those individuals who are within the most acute phase of illness; ensuring that all aspects of care are delivered. You will need effective communication skills and will be required to take on the roles of shift leader and named nurse.
You will be regularly supported and supervised by a more senior member of staff and a preceptorship is available if required.
We are committed to staff development and provide encouragement and support to staff to continue their lifelong learning.
The successful post holder will be expected to work shifts covering 24 hours, seven days a week.
If you would like to discuss this post further or want to arrange an informal visit please contact us on the details provided
Main duties of the job
You will be a Nurse working within a multidisciplinary team and carry out a diverse range of duties. As a Band 5 Nurse within the team you will be regularly supported and supervised by a nominated Band 6 Nurse Specialist and you will be encouraged to take personal responsibility for clinical supervision and your continued professional development plan.
You will undertake a period of preceptorship overseen by a named Band 6 Nurse Specialist within your team and engage on the trusts Preceptorship programme.
You will actively promote teamwork, respect, integrity, accountability, excellence and compassion within the clinical team in accordance with the Trust values and Code of Conduct. You are required to maintain links with your professional body and provide evidence for the revalidation process.
You will provide nurse leadership within the multidisciplinary team and ensure the effective assessment, formulation, planning and monitoring of care given to service users.
You will exercise professional accountability and responsibility using skills, knowledge and expertise in changing environments, across clinical boundaries and in unfamiliar situations as outlined within the NMC Code of Professional Conduct.
You will maintain a positive and open attitude towards organisational change and service development.
About us
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of services including secondary mental health care across this area. Specialist provision comprises inpatient child and adolescent mental health services, perinatal mental health and forensic services including low and medium secure care.
The Trust also provides a range of physical health and well-being services in the community alongside a range of partners in the Lancashire, Cumbria and Sefton area.
Lancashire & South Cumbria Foundation Trust encourages flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as; term time, part time, compressed hours, flexi-time and career breaks. We encourage applicants to state clearly on their application forms this request and discuss these options at interview.
For more information please visit our website via Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS FT
Details Date posted
06 June 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
351-BAY645-EB-F
Job locations
Ramsey Unit, Dane Garth
Barrow-in-Furness
LA14 4LF
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential
* Registered Mental Health Nurse Qualification.(RNMH & RNLD)
* On-going registration with the NMC
* Evidence of Continued Professional Development that supports clinical practice
Knowledge Essential
* Can demonstrate an understanding and knowledge base of mental health conditions and their treatments
* Can demonstrate a working knowledge of physical health conditions and the complications that this can cause to patients experiencing mental ill health
Experience Essential
* Post Graduate experience
* Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team structure
* Experience of assessing, planning, implementing and reviewing care needs
Person Specification Qualifications Essential
* Registered Mental Health Nurse Qualification.(RNMH & RNLD)
* On-going registration with the NMC
* Evidence of Continued Professional Development that supports clinical practice
Knowledge Essential
* Can demonstrate an understanding and knowledge base of mental health conditions and their treatments
* Can demonstrate a working knowledge of physical health conditions and the complications that this can cause to patients experiencing mental ill health
Experience Essential
* Post Graduate experience
* Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team structure
* Experience of assessing, planning, implementing and reviewing care needs
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Ramsey Unit, Dane Garth
Barrow-in-Furness
LA14 4LF
Employer's website
https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details Employer name
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Ramsey Unit, Dane Garth
Barrow-in-Furness
LA14 4LF
Employer's website
https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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